Waldo County

ME · Pop. 178,204 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Waldo County is a mixed county in ME with a population of approximately 178,204.

$/Acre: $3,992

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 101/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax5.55%

Cost of Living Index114.2

Median Household Income$83,671

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,992

Median Home Price$412K

Acres for Sale1360

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,827 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)206 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K255

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak